Generator Installation & Transfer Switches in Fort McMurray
When the power goes out at -40°C, a generator isn't a luxury—it's a necessity.
In Fort McMurray, a winter power outage can quickly become an emergency. Without power, your furnace stops working, your pipes risk freezing, and your sump pump fails. While extension cords can power a fridge or a lamp, they cannot power your furnace.
At Crescent Electric, we install safe, code-compliant Transfer Switches and Interlock Kits that allow you to plug your portable generator directly into your home's electrical panel.
Why You Need a Transfer Switch (Stop Using Extension Cords)
Many homeowners try to run extension cords through windows or doors during a storm. This is dangerous and inefficient. To power your furnace, well pump, or whole-home lighting, you must be connected to your main panel.
The Dangers of "Backfeeding"
Never plug a generator into a standard wall outlet (using a "suicide cord"). This feeds electricity backwards into the grid, which can electrocute utility workers trying to fix the lines down the street. It is illegal and incredibly dangerous.
The Solution
We install a proper outdoor inlet box and a switching mechanism that physically disconnects your home from the grid before letting generator power in. It is 100% safe and code-compliant.
Our Generator Services
Three proven solutions for safely connecting your portable generator to your home.
Manual Transfer Switches
The most common solution for portable generators. We install a sub-panel next to your main breaker box. You select the 6-10 critical circuits you want to power (e.g., Furnace, Fridge, Kitchen Lights, Sump Pump, Master Bedroom).
Pros: Easy to use, prevents overloading.
Best For: Homeowners who want specific "essentials" guaranteed to work.
Generator Interlock Kits
An interlock is a mechanical device installed on your main panel cover. It allows you to turn on a dedicated "Generator Breaker" only after the "Main Breaker" is turned off.
Pros: Cost-effective; gives you the flexibility to power any circuit in the house (up to the generator's limit).
Best For: Budget-conscious homeowners who know how to manage their electrical load manually.
GenerLink™ Installation
A GenerLink is a device that snaps behind your electrical meter outside. It allows you to plug your generator directly into the meter base.
Pros: No rewiring inside the house; very clean installation.
Best For: Homes where the electrical panel is fully finished or hard to access.
Alternative: Power Your Home with Your Electric Truck
Already own a Ford F-150 Lightning or EV? You might not need a generator at all.
New Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) technology allows you to use your electric truck's battery to power your home during an outage—silently and without gas. We are certified installers for bi-directional charging systems.
Learn About Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) SystemsCommon Questions
Winter Is Coming. Be Prepared.
Don't wait until the next blizzard knocks out the grid. Get your home "Generator Ready" today so you can have heat and lights with the flip of a switch.